Feeling
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According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, a feeling is "a self-contained phenomenal experience"; feelings are "subjective, evaluative, and independent of the sensations, thoughts, or images evoki
Sensitive, sculpture by M. Blay (c. 1910)
Joy
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Joy is the state of being that allows one to experience feelings of intense, long-lasting happiness and contentment of life. It is closely related to, and often evoked by, well-being, success, or good
Feeling
…individual is consciously and actively working through. Individuals want to conform to society with their inner and outer feelings. Anger, happiness, joy, stress, and excitement are some of the feelings that can be experienced in life. In response to these emotions, our bodies react as well. For example…
Laughter is a typical expression of joy
Scholar Sara Ahmed introduced the concept of joy as a "sticky" emotion